A true high-performance, high-end, affordable digital product that meets current and future needs. The MOON 260D CD transport with optional 32-bit DAC is the next evolutionary step in combining high-performance, useful features, CD playback and music streaming all into one chassis.
Proprietary CD drive system mounted on our M-Quattro gel-based 4-point floating suspension for vibration damping, allowing ambient and spatial cues in your recordings to come to life like never before.
Two (2) digital outputs – S/PDIF and AES/EBU.
True 32-bit asynchronous Digital-to-Analog converter.
4 digital inputs (S/PDIF x 2, TosLink x 1 and USB x 1) allowing for a connection to virtually any digital source.
USB input with galvanic isolation.
Frequency response (full range)2Hz - 100kHz +0/-3dB
THD @ 1kHz, 0dBFS (A-weighted)0.005%
Intermodulation distortion0.005%
Dynamic Range120dB
Signal-to-noise Ratio120dB @ full output
Channel Separation116dB
Intrinsic Jitter1 picosecond RMS
Analog Output @ 0dBFS2.0 V
Analog output impedance75Ω
PCM Bit-depth range16 - 24 bits
PCM sampling frequency rates44.1 - 192kHz
Shipping weight16 lb / 7.5 kg
Dimensions (width x height x depth)16.9 x 3.4 x 13.1 in
42.9 x 8.6 x 33.3 cm
Simaudio's Moon Neo 260D is very impressive in its performance, particularly in the areas of timbres/tonality, accurate soundstaging, and punchy powerful dynamics and bass extension. It is a good-looking piece of equipment that was enjoyable to use and is built to give its owner trouble-free use for a long time. If you still spin CDs, it provides a high-level transport for your collection, along with the ability to be driven by your computer or streamer. If you are looking for a DAC or CD player in this price range, I highly recommend you listen to the Moon Neo 260D before you purchase your next piece of equipment.